Solar power is a safe, quiet and clean method of generating electricity directly from the sun. During recreational activities such as boating, RVing, camping and photography, batteries can be charged and maintained using PV systems where power sources are hard to come by.
The combination of solar modules and battery systems offer a reliable source of generating electric power for all locations, at all times of the day.
Batteries
To operate a solar battery system the solar modules are connected to the battery and the battery is connected to the load / equipment. During light hours, the solar modules charge the battery, which then supplies power to the load/ equipment as required. An electrical device called a charge controller is needed which protects the batteries from overcharging or becoming completely drained. This device will actually prolong the life of the battery.